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Replacing a Lost License in Texas

Replacing Your Lost Driver's License in Texas

If your TX license or ID has been lost, stolen, or destroyed, you need to act quickly to get it replaced. You should also consider reporting it to prevent identity theft.

NOTE: When you replace a lost, damaged, or stolen license, your expiration date does not change.

Report a Lost or Stolen TX Driver's License

The first thing you should do to remedy a missing driving license is report it to the police. Doing so is the initial step in protecting your identity.

Reporting a missing drivers license is especially important if it has been stolen. In fact, the TX Department of Public Safety (DPS) requires Texas residents to report their lost driver's license to the police IF they know that it has been stolen and used by somebody else.

Requests for a New Texas Driver's License or ID Number

To further protect your identity, instead of simply replacing your lost drivers license, you can request a new Texas drivers license or ID number by:

Whether a new number will be provided is up to the TX Department of Public Safety.

Apply for a Replacement Driver's License

The DPS requires that you apply for a replacement (duplicate) driver's license in person, unless you are currently traveling out of state or are stationed outside of TX as a member of the military (see “Out-of-State & Military License Replacement" below).

NOTE: You'll also be asked to verify key personal information such as your birth date or Social Security number. IF your SSN isn't on record with the DPS, you'll need to provide proof of the SSN. The DPS provides a full list of acceptable documents to confirm your SSN.

Documents verifying your SSN are mandatory for driver's licenses but not for ID cards.

Additional ID Requirements for Non-U.S. Citizens

If you are not a U.S. citizen, you'll also need to bring the following with you:

One document that provides proof of your legal presence in the U.S. Examples include:

Valid U.S. Passport with, “THE BEARER IS A UNITED STATES NATIONAL AND NOT A UNITED STATES CITIZEN" on the last page.

Out-of-State and Military License Replacement

If your permanent residence is in Texas but you're temporarily out of the state (e.g., traveling abroad, stationed out-of-state as a military member, etc.), you can request a duplicate drivers license to be mailed to your current out-of-state address.

To apply for a replacement Texas driver's license or ID from out of state: